James Connell Joins Age-Friendly Rhode Island as New Executive Director
For Immediate Release: Monday, November 15, 2021 Contact: John Taraborelli, 401-456-8977 Providence, RI – Age-Friendly Rhode Island today announced the appointment of James Connell as its new executive director. Based at Rhode Island College, Age-Friendly Rhode Island is a coalition of community and state agencies, healthcare and social service providers, individuals of all…
Read MoreNew International Survey: Older Americans Face More Economic Hardship During COVID-19
Nearly one in five older Americans say they used up their savings or lost their main source of income because of the COVID-19 pandemic — a rate several times higher than in other high-income countries, a new Commonwealth Fund study finds. Drawing from a survey of more than 18,000 adults age 65 and…
Read MoreAge Well study offers insights on how to better support resident happiness & life satisfaction
What factors are related to the happiness and life satisfaction of Life Plan Community residents? Explore this question in the latest report based on the Mather Institute’s landmark, five-year Age Well Study. Findings from the third year of this five-year longitudinal study focus on happiness and life satisfaction among Life Plan Community residents. It…
Read MoreAARP to fund 244 quick-action projects will help make communities more livable for people of all ages
For the fifth annual AARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 3,500 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process. The projects need to be completed by November 10, 2021. Nearly $3.2 million is being distributed to fund 244 quick-action projects across the country, helping urban, rural and suburban communities…
Read MoreFunding Opportunity: NADTC Grant Application to Open on July 23rd for Proposals
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, Equity and Accessibility: Transportation Planning Grant Program. Planning grants provide an opportunity for communities to consider current and future needs, engage older adults and people with disabilities in planning, and develop a written plan of action. Applicants are required to…
Read MoreVirtual Caregiver Support Groups Offered by the Village Common
Are you a “caregiver”? Many people are, but don’t realize it. Do you provide help to a family member, a loved one or a friend? To someone who is older, younger, or disabled and who needs help with the usual activities of living safely? Caregiver Support groups can provide opportunities to share experiences with other…
Read MoreInterested in applying for a THPF grant?
Addressing policy and engaging in advocacy is essential to building healthy, age-friendly communities. The Foundation is accepting letters of intent in the Policy & Advocacy grant focus area. The deadline is Friday, July 23, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Visit their website to learn more about what can be funded and how to apply. Those…
Read MoreBeKind RI Volunteers Make a Difference
Helping a neighbor in need is now easier than ever, and with 1 in 4 Rhode Islanders facing food insecurity, there’s never been a more crucial time to reach out for help. Launched April 1st of this year, Be Kind RI seeks to bridge the gap between growing food insecurity, while encouraging more social engagement,…
Read MoreNational Poll on Healthy Aging Reveals Pandemic worsened many older adults’ mental health, but long-term resilience also seen
In January 2021, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging asked a national sample of U.S. adults age 50–80 about their mental health and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental health symptoms. They found that almost one in five older adults currently experiences depression, anxiety, insomnia, substance use, or another…
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April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. One of the best decisions we can make is deciding “what matters most” to us if we were to face a life-threatening illness. Honoring Choices Massachusetts, a consumer nonprofit organization, created the “Getting Started Tool Kit” to help all adults living and traveling in New England receive equitable…
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